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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Leroy Goins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Goins comes to the cage accompanied by Jay-Z - Tom Ford. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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153 lbs
28 - 19 - 1 |
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148 lbs
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Good wrestling
Great elbows
Granite chin |
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Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 19 - 1, fighting out of London, Leroy Goins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
35 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Jake Nelson!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Sam Margolis and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goins swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Goins moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
We've been told by Goins's head coaches at ~T~ Troid - Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Goins rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nelson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nelson wants to clinch.
Goins swings for the body but Nelson moves out of range.
Goins fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Goins scores with a jab. Nelson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nelson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Goins gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Nelson lands a damaging elbow.
Nelson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nelson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nelson lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ground and pound from Nelson.
Nelson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Nelson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goins wants to get back to his feet.
Nelson passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Goins!
Goins wants to control but Nelson is having none of it.
Nelson connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Nelson raining down shots from the mount!
Goins is working to get back to half guard.
Goins is bucking up trying to escape but Nelson cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Nelson.
Nelson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Goins is looking to escape.
Goins is trying desperately to improve position.
Goins is working hard here to advance position.
Nelson trying to control but Goins is having none of it.
Goins is desperately trying to improve his position but Nelson has a good base and remains in mount.
Nelson in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Goins is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson wants to finish this one by submission but Goins is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Nelson.
Goins is desperately trying to improve his position but Nelson has a good base and remains in mount.
Goins is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Nelson working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Goins is trying desperately to improve position.
Goins regains half guard.
Nelson working Goins over with strikes.
Nelson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nelson working Goins over with strikes.
Goins wants to improve his position but Nelson is controlling well.
Goins gets full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nelson won't allow Goins to sweep him here.
Goins manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nelson manages to get himself to full guard.
Nelson wants to sweep but no luck.
Goins postures up.
Goins is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Nelson has momentary wrist control but Goins slips an elbow through the middle.
Goins scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Nelson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Nelson keeping moving, preventing Goins from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Nelson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Nelson staying out of range there.
Goins tests Nelson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Goins keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nelson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Goins sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Goins defending well as Nelson loads up on a big left hand.
Nelson avoids the head kick by Goins.
Nelson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nelson misses with a hook. Goins ducked under it nicely.
Nelson throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nelson throws a jab when Goins was well out of range.
A combination from Goins does no damage.
Nelson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Leroy Goins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Nelson.
Nelson tries to bum rush Goins with a series of wild strikes but Goins uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Goins goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goins circles away from the clinch attempt.
Leroy Goins is winning the standup battle so far.
Nelson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Goins throws a right hand that Nelson ducks under and follows up with a left that Nelson also avoids with ease.
Goins misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nelson slips a jab and a cross from Goins.
Goins throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Goins throws a head kick that misses.
Nelson throws a body shot but no joy.
Goins throws a series of punches but Nelson avoids them all with ease.
Nelson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nelson cracks the inside of Goins's front leg.
Goins rushes Nelson and presses him up against the cage.
Nelson can't get the takedown.
Nelson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Goins connects with a knee to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nelson managing to block the knees to the body from Goins.
Nelson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Goins.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson has Goins pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Goins manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Nelson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Goins pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Nelson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Goins lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Jake Nelson has been cut.
Nelson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Nelson looking for a takedown.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Nelson as Goins tries to tie him up.
Goins throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Goins misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nelson pressing his opponent against the cage.
Nelson keeps control of Goins as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Nelson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Goins prevents it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goins lands with a light punch inside.
Nelson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Goinss head.
Nelson avoids the elbow strike from Goins, against the cage.
Nelson lands with a left to the head.
Goins throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Nelson has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Goins regains guard immediately.
Nelson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Goins trying to control the position.
Goins lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Goins stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nelson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Goins trying to control the position from guard on top but Nelson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goins landing with the ground and pound.
Nelson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Goins.
Jake Nelson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nelson looking for a sweep. Not yet Nelson, not yet.
Nelson seems keen to control Goins's posture.
Goins works over Nelson with some ground and pound from guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nelson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Goins landing some decent shots from guard.
Nelson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leroy Goins dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jake Nelson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Nelson looks to land a combination but Goins avoids it well.
Nelson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Goins sprawls well. Goins wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nelson gets slowly back to his feet.
Nelson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Goins is looking to clinch but Nelson is avoiding it.
Goins misses with a double jab.
Goins pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nelson throws a body punch but Goins moves out of range.
Nelson shoots for a takedown but Goins saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Goins walks into a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goins moves away from the strike by Nelson.
Nelson is looking to land body kicks.
Goins slips under a jab.
Nelson keeps the fight on the outside.
Nelson is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Goins cracks Nelson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson shoots in looking for a takedown but Goins manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Nelson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Leroy Goins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Nelson.
Goins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nelson.
Goins scoring well with a low kick there.
Goins lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nelson circles away quickly and effectively.
Goins slaps away a takedown attempt from Nelson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Goins swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Nelson counters by moving into the clinch.
Nelson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Goins is keeping busy.
Nelson stalling.
Goins has had enough of the clinch but Nelson keeps him there for the moment.
Goins lands with a left to the head.
Goins pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Leroy Goins has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Goins stops a takedown attempt from Nelson.
Nelson tries to stall but Goins uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Goins misses with an elbow over the top.
Goins using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Nelson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Nelson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Goins just misses with a elbow thrown towards Nelson's brow.
Goins looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Goins slowing the pace effectively.
Nelson tries a body shot but Goins blocks it.
Goins blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nelson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Goins after a bit of a struggle.
Nelson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Goins is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Goins throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Nelson blocks it with crossed arms.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Goins.
Goins goes for a takedown in the clinch but Nelson prevents it.
Goins misses with a knee strike.
Nelson stalling against the cage.
Nelson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goins tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nelson tries to score a body lock takedown but Goins shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A knee to the head by Goins.
Nelson tries for a takedown but Goins manages to get underhooks.
Goins avoiding damage as Nelson throws knees to the body.
Goins throws an elbow that misses.
Nelson misses with an elbow over the top.
Goins using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Nelson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Nelson misses with a body punch.
Goins is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Nelson misses with a punch on the inside.
Nelson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Goins is defending well for now.
Goins tries to throw a body punch but Nelson avoids it by throwing Goins back against the cage.
Goins is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nelson is defending well for now.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Goins lands a nice elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goins prevents a body shot from Nelson.
Goins lands an elbow that stopped Nelson in his tracks for a moment.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Goins just misses with a elbow thrown towards Nelson's brow.
Goins has a couple of punches blocked by Nelson.
Goins on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Goins tries to land knees in the clinch but Nelson avoids the damage to the body.
Nelson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nelson blocks the elbow strike.
Goins struggles to land a body shot inside as Nelson controls his hands.
A knee to the head by Goins.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Goins creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Nelson's defenses.
Goins looking to stall.
Nelson scores with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Goins.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leroy Goins showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Goins has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leroy Goins!
After winning the bout, Leroy Goins thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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energy
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